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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.89, 244.38 and 47.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.89, 244.38 and 47.34 is: 71.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.89 : 244.38 = 47.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.89/244.38 = 47.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.89x = 244.38 × 47.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.89x = 11,569.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,569.41/162.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.03

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